Swampscott MA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions
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ALynn Beach
- Lynn
Massachusetts, USA
- Overview The City of Lynn was settled by colonists from the New England Company in Salem in 1629. Early settlers relied primarily on family farming and shellfishing although an iron works was established in the city in 1643. Leather tanning became a major industry very early on and by 1775 there were a st... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
Lynn Beach
LynnMassachusetts, USA
BNahant Beach
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Nahant,MA,01908
- Nahant is a great in-between beach. It definitely does not have the reputation of the infamous Revere beach (which you can see from the drive once you ... more on Yelp
- Honestly, I think this is the best kept secret of a beach for the greater boston/boston crowd. Coming from both Tufts/somerville (boston area) as well ... more on Yelp
Nahant Beach
Nahant,MA,01908
CFreedom Trail
- 147 Tremont Street
Boston Common Boston, MA, 0211 - +1 617 357 8300
- As an American history teacher and super uber geek, I was absolutely excited to walk the Freedom Trail. Imagine my ridiculous delight when I realized that ... more on Yelp
- The Freedom Trail was an absolutely outstanding use of a day in old "Bean-Town." We began by taking the subway from Harvard Square (We stayed at the Sheraton Commander--nice and quiet!) and popped up in Boston Common where the trail begins. There were a couple of times when it got a little confus... more on Yahoo! Travel
Freedom Trail
147 Tremont StreetBoston Common Boston, MA, 0211
DEssex National Heritage Area
- 140 Washington Street Salem
Boston, MA 01970 - +1 978 740 0444
- Highlights: picnic tables, restrooms more
- Location: Salem, Massachusetts (2.8 miles from Swampscott)
- Overview Anybody interested in exploring the house of seven gables and four lighthouses? Pay a visit to the Essex Heritage area not just to do the above but to participate in mock settlement demonstrations and trudging maritime/industrial trail...phew! This historical site also features colonial settlemen... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Dogs must be on leash and must be cleaned up after in most of the park areas. You must follow local and state park rules and pet policies for trails and camping. The area starts 10 miles north of Boston and extends for 40 miles along the scenic coast of Massachusetts. ... more on DogFriendly.com
Essex National Heritage Area
140 Washington Street SalemBoston, MA 01970
EBewitched Statue
- Essex and Washington Street
Salem,MA,01970
- Ugly? Yes. Tacky? Yes. Get's tourists past the essex Pedestran walking mall and pickering wharf area to see other great shops? Yes. I think that the ... more on Yelp
- Ah yes the Salem Witches. I remember when they picketed that Anjelica Huston movie "The Witches" outside the Museum place theater back in '90. They said ... more on Yelp
Bewitched Statue
Essex and Washington StreetSalem,MA,01970
FOrientation Center for Salem Tourism
- 190 Derby St
Salem,MA,01970
- A small, very old wooden building by the side of Derby docks in Salem, now converted to be a tourism information center with some books for sale, maps ... more on Yelp
Orientation Center for Salem Tourism
190 Derby StSalem,MA,01970
GSalem Willows Arcade
- 173 Fort Ave
Salem,MA,01970 - 9787450251
- ok, ok, ok, so Salem Willows is one of my favorite places on massachusetts. the arcade and park and "boardwalk" are all great. But there are a few beaches ... more on Yelp
- The Salem Willows Arcade is one of two arcades that line the strip of amusements and food of Salem Willows. This arcade is just that - an arcade. Go in ... more on Yelp
Salem Willows Arcade
173 Fort AveSalem,MA,01970
HLynn Historical Society Museum
- 125 Green Street
Lynn, MA, USA
- Overview We are a museum and research library dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting all aspects of the history of the city of Lynn. -- Founded in 1629, Lynn is one of the oldest settlements in Massachusetts and has made significant contributions to the ... more on MuseumStuff.com
Lynn Historical Society Museum
125 Green StreetLynn, MA, USA
ILynn Shore Reservation
- Nahant
Massachusetts, USA
- Overview Baseball/softball, basketball, bicycling, boating-non motor, - general play, motor boating, nature observing, org-natural - history, organized event, picnicking, salt water swimming, - tennis, walking/jogging. The Town of Nahant is a resort town of rocky coasts in the southernmost part of Essex C... more on GoingToTheBeach.com
Lynn Shore Reservation
NahantMassachusetts, USA
JBoston By Foot
- 77 N. Washington St.
Boston, MA - 6173672345
- As a resident of Boston, these walking tours were a great way to get to know my own town. You live and work in a place but never really get to know it, and would never want to get stuck in a cheesy tourist trap. The tone of these tours are conversational and the guides really seem to enjoy talki... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Overview Another walking tour? No way, Mom and Dad! What's a parent to do? Is there a tour out there that doesn't require hours of walking; one that the kids will enjoy? We think we've found one.Boston By Foot conducts several walking tours that explore specific Boston neighborhoods, and it offers one tou... more on GoCityKids.com
Boston By Foot
77 N. Washington St.Boston, MA
